1.12.2 - Structural Response During Resonance
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What is resonance in structural engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about how musical instruments resonate.
What is the effect of resonance on a structure?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a swing is pushed at the right moment.
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What happens during resonance?
💡 Hint: Think about how a child swings higher with every push.
True or False: Adding damping to a structure reduces the risk of damage during resonance.
💡 Hint: Consider how dampers in buildings work.
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Analyze a scenario where a building built with poor damping characteristics is subjected to severe ground motion close to its natural frequency. Discuss the expected outcomes.
💡 Hint: Consider how the lack of damping influences the amplitude of vibrations.
Design a basic mitigation strategy for a multi-storey building located in an earthquake-prone area. Include considerations for resonance.
💡 Hint: What materials and methods can be employed to increase each aspect?
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